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No Longer Evil Thermostat hack strips Google from Nest thermostat
By Mark Tyson published
Google’s sunsetted Nest Gen 1 and Gen 2 thermostats have been given a new breath of life by a frustrated developer's No Longer Evil Thermostat firmware.

Retro PC Gaming the Easy Way with DOSBox Pure Unleashed
By Les Pounder published
Gaming like it's 1999, or 1989, or even 1193.

Linux software management made simple with Discover
By Les Pounder published
Software management in Linux can be a daunting task for the uninitiated, so when Discover popped up, offering an easy-to-use and powerful user interface, we had to take a look.

Storied Windows dev reminisces about Z-80 SoftCard, Microsoft's first hardware product 45 years ago
By Mark Tyson published
Raymond Chen has shared some insight into the development of Microsoft’s first hardware product, the Z-80 SoftCard, from 1980.

How to rip your DVDs with Handbrake — preserve your DVD library before bit rot claims another victim
By Les Pounder published
Algorithms are telling us what to watch, but we can fight back by curating our old DVD collection into a digital archive that we can use on our modern devices.

Windows security update triggers BitLocker recovery in some systems
By Jowi Morales published
A Windows security update had some systems unexpectedly asking for BitLocker passwords.

How to check and enable Secure Boot on your Windows PC
By Les Pounder published
If you plan to migrate to Windows 11, you will need to enable Secure Boot to ensure your install is protected. We show you how to enable Secure Boot with no drama.

Windows 10 update incorrectly tells some users they've reached end-of-life, despite having extended support
By Hassam Nasir published
Windows 10 is not completely dead, yet.

How to enroll for Windows 10 ESU — Get a year of free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates
By Les Pounder published
Microsoft may want us all to switch to Windows 11, but for those not ready to make the jump, there is still a way to keep your Windows 10 PC safe from harm.

Developer warns users that fake download site is hosting Windows 11 upgrade bypass tool
By Kunal Khullar published
Following Windows 10’s end-of-life, Flyoobe has grown in popularity for enabling safe Windows 11 upgrades on unsupported systems - but you must only download it via the official GitHub source.
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